Engineers and Geoscientists BC's Organizational Quality Management (OQM) Program has been developed to improve the quality management of professional engineering and geoscience practices at the individual and organizational level. This voluntary program offers certification to participating organizations.

The OQM Program offers organizations employing Engineers and Geoscientists BC professionals the opportunity to implement or adapt in-house quality management policies and procedures consistent with the requirements of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act and Bylaws.

Note: $100 of the training fee is credited to the organization's first annual certification fee, to a maximum of $200 per organization.

There are many benefits to OQM Certification. Depending on the organizations area of practice, its size (sole practitioners included), and the products and/or services it offers, the benefits may significantly differ. One thing that remains consistent is that OQM Certification benefits your business, clients, and ultimately the public.

Realize the benefits of having your firm OQM Certified:

Insurance Discount

Recognition/Brand Building

Industry Demand

Efficiency

Random Practice Review Exemption

Risk Management

Connection/Relevance

Compliance

Education

This full-day OQM Certification training session is for representatives from organizations seeking or interested in OQM Certification. It covers the seven quality management requirements in the Engineers and Geoscientist Act and the Engineers and Geoscientists BC bylaws, and how to implement or adapt policies and procedures within your organization in order to become OQM Certified.